I've been involved with animal rescue since I was old enough to walk, but about 15 years ago, we started rescuing full-time and established Shepherd's Haven Sanctuary, a no-kill shelter for abused and abandoned animals.
Our local shelter/pound has a less than 1% adoption rate...

I'm involved with animal rescue. When you are aware of animal cruelty, call your local animal control officer, or the police. I saw dogs locked in a car on a hot day and found the owner. I approached her as nicely and tactfully as possible. I thought she would attack me. So don't...